KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai is planning to launch a new E(O) variant of the Venue
- Will sit above the base E variant to bridge the gap between E & S variant
- Only offered in a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed MT gearbox
The Hyundai Venue is a highly popular product for the South Korean automaker in the Indian market. Presently, the Venue is available in six different variants. However, the brand is preparing to introduce a new variant of its compact SUV, known as the E(O) variant. Evidence of the upcoming variant was recently discovered with an online approval certificate. Read details about the Hyundai Venue's upcoming variant below. Meanwhile, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for all of such latest updates from the automotive industry.
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Hyundai Venue E(O) Variant
The upcoming E(O) variant of the Venue will sit above the base E variant and will serve as a middle ground in terms of price between the E and S variants. Currently, the Venue is available in 5 variants: E, S, S+/S(O), SX, and SX(O). These variants can be had with either a 1.2-liter NA petrol engine, a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, or a 1.5-liter diesel engine. However, the new E(O) variant will only be available with a 1.2-liter NA petrol engine.
We predict that the upcoming E(O) variant will have a few more features than the E variant with base specs. Among other things, we may anticipate a factory-installed music system with speakers, a digital gauge cluster, front and rear power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear AC vents, steering-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls, and a rear defogger.
Hyundai Venue E(O) - Engine Specifications
The upcoming variant will feature a 1.2-liter NA petrol engine that generates 113.8 bhp of torque and 82 bhp of power. There will only be a 5-speed manual gearbox for this powerplant.
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Hyundai Venue E(O) Variant - Expected Price
The Venue's entry-level E model costs Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom), while the S variant costs Rs 8.93 lakh (ex-showroom). We estimate that the price of the upcoming Venue E(O) model will be between Rs 8 and Rs 8.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
Verdict: The introduction of the new E(O) variant could be a strategic move to narrow the price difference between the E and S variants. This decision may have been influenced by market feedback and the need to enhance competition against rival models that offer a wide range of variants. Hyundai Venue competes with other sub-4 meter SUVs such as the Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, and others in the Indian market.
